Residents return to their homes after tanker fire in DeSoto

A tanker truck caught on fire in DeSoto on Friday, June 7, 2024.
A tanker truck caught on fire in DeSoto on Friday, June 7, 2024. Photo credit DeSoto Fire Department

DeSoto residents returned to their homes Friday night after an hours-long evacuation due to a tanker truck carrying diesel caught fire, officials say.

The fire happened at the intersection of Parkerville and Cockrell Hill roads, which was closed for several hours while crews cleaned up the fuel, a DeSoto spokesperson said.

All hazards were mitigated by 7:20 p.m. Friday, the city said.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: DeSoto Fire Department